Description

Practice Overview

Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital is proud to serve Waverly and Charles City, IA, and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine and friendly, compassionate service. We are very proud to be an AAHA-accredited practice!

We believe in treating every patient as our own pets, giving them the same loving attention and care. We are highly trained, experienced animal lovers dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality health care possible.

More about the Role

Full-Time Veterinarian

Up to $75,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital - Charles City, Iowa

902 S Grand Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
Salary: $100,000-$120,000 annually + bonus opportunities

Love where you practice. Love how you live.

Ready for a veterinary role where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is supported, and your work actually feels rewarding? At Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital, we believe great medicine starts with a happy, supported team-and we're ready to roll out the welcome mat (and a $75,000 sign-on bonus) for our next veterinarian!

About Us

What started as a solo-doctor practice has grown into a thriving three-doctor team, and we're still on the rise. We recently moved into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility designed to support progressive medicine, efficiency, and work-life balance.

As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we hold ourselves to high standards-treating every patient like our own and every team member like family. Collaboration is our jam, mentorship is our strength, and yes… our clients are the best!

Who We're Looking For

We welcome veterinarians of all experience levels, including new grads! If you're eager to learn, grow, and practice great medicine with a supportive team, you'll fit right in.

You'll thrive here if you are:

• Passionate about client communication and education
• Interested in diverse cases including soft tissue surgery, shelter, and rescue work
• Motivated, team-oriented, and excited to grow in a collaborative environment

Why You'll Love It Here

• Up to $75,000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive base salary: $100K-$120K
• Modern, fully equipped, new facility
• Strong mentorship & team-first culture
• Flexibility to pursue your clinical interests
• A supportive environment where your voice truly matters

If you're ready to practice great medicine, feel genuinely supported, and enjoy coming to work each day-we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and start your next chapter at Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital!

Essential Responsibilities

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients' medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered

• Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available